Do not work for knight transportation!!!

Weren't those the years when fuel was insanely inflated? I don't think that the days of long-haul loads are over for everyone. It depends on the company's customer service base, the amount of freight available along shipping lanes, the amount of drivers that are working (more drivers working at a large company equals less miles for everyone), and the specialty of the job (dry-van vs reefer vs liquid bulk vs etc...).

When I was at Knight my miles were between 2100 to 3200 a week average. Granted, I had to haul those short mile loads to make a decent average for the week. Nonetheless, it was a company that I was happy to quit. Even though I left on good terms, I would NEVER again work for any other truck company that's run like "everyone else". Some drivers weren't happy, and have found other companies to haul for. Some drivers just don't know better, but it would be pointless to tell everyone not to work here or not to work there.

My point is this: If many people just want to hear the sugary good things that companies have to offer, then just give them that. Especially since the other experienced drivers that have worked and quit at some of these companies like Knight and have shared their experiences on the internet with complete strangers are labeled "liars" and "bs artists", especially by people that have just started driving. This is what I have observed in my short (almost) two years on this forum from other people on this forum:

A). You were not willing to drop your empty trailer at a random customer, and then get told to find another empty trailer for your next load. This will cut into your 70hr clock, and you will not be paid for wasting your time, literally. You only get 14 hours a day. (People here would say how lazy you are for not wanting to search for an empty).

B). You were not willing to drop your load off at a terminal, and then get told to find an empty trailer for your next load. (People here would say that you're an idiot for wanting to not lose money by dropping off your uncompleted load).

C). You were pissed that you didn't get reimbursed for detention, and tried to handle your issue with your DM and payroll. (People here would bash you because you are not willing to work for free).

D). You were sent a load to your qualcomm in which you would not make the pickup appointment on time, and you were still under a load. You expressed your concern for the appointment time to your dispatcher. You were told over the phone to pick up and deliver the load regardless, or turn in your truck. (People here would call you a liar).

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I could go on, but I will not. Even though this is a great forum, this is one of the many reasons why I really don't like visiting the site that often any more. People here are too quick to judge and dismiss the experiences of other drivers that have fallen on bad times for whatever reasons. Dna, Don, Truckerdave, Rollover, and others...> I have yet to see this, but I will take the liberty to do this: Thank you for sharing your experiences both good and bad regarding the true nature of what many drivers have to go through. Some of us out here actually live in reality, and are interested in both the positive and negative experiences that a driver may encounter, as well as the good and bad aspects when working as a truck driver for one of these clone companies.

Sooner or later, people will to wake up to reality, but then again that would create a paradox due to that being impossible.

 

From my experience with I've had a few issues but for the most part I'm happy too. I bring home #### good money and home pretty much every weekend. The ones who don't make it over here are the cry babies and that goes for every company large & small! If u whine about everything everyday then u wont make $$ anywhere. So shut up do your job and u won't have any problem

 

Spoken like a true office weenie. Get back to your cubical, your phone is ringing. . .

 

Go to your cubicle. I'm driver. Truck drivers too many of them are cry babies.

 

Better than being content running 1500 miles in 7 days. Or not getting paid for driving 150 miles in search of an MT trailer for an 80 mile load. Ooops, customer is closed, see you in the morning.

Knight gives a crybaby everything he needs to be miffed. So I guess Knight does work some.

 

Well I get paid for looking for an mt trl by my flt mgr but I guess some don't. I guess it depend on flt mgr

 

Well when I was there it was all about taking all you can from the driver who will be quitting next anyways as priority número UNO! Everything was the drivers problem and from most of what see here it still seems that way for the most part.

 

You're an 11 year company driver. I don't have to take the liberty to insult you like you have done me, because being an 11 year company driver is an insult in itself. You must be very proud of yourself.

 

First of all I've never said anything to you directly. So being that let me say this much, for someone who only has 2 yes exp I don't believe u much room talk. For you to say something to the nature of someone being a company drivers for those many yrs, you are insinuating that drivers who stay company drivers are nobodies! Well sorry to tell you but you are sadly mistaken. What a joke!!

 

If a person has been driving for as long as you have, then why not save your money towards your own truck? That was the point that I was making. What does a person have to show for working as a company driver for a long time versus saving their money, purchasing their own truck, and learning the business side of driving? There's no way that I would be willing to work as a company driver for a long time. I'm not insinuating that drivers that stay as company drivers are "nobodies". I'm stating that why would anyone set the bar for their goals and expectations so low by just settling for one thing? I don't know, maybe some folks are ambitious go-getters and maybe some folks just like to follow the crowd. Leaders vs followers.

And you're right as far as my experience: with an oh-so incredibly difficult job that requires basic reading skills, holding a steering wheel for long periods of time while sitting, maneuvering through traffic and tight spaces, navigating a combination vehicle that could weigh as much as 40 tons with any given load through inclement weather conditions, backing, following directions, displaying punctuality by picking up and delivering 100% on-time with very little issues, being able to complete daily visual inspections while noting and fixing potential problems with the truck, and maintaining a professional appearance and attitude, anyone with less than ten years experience will find truck driving soooooo difficult.......NOT!

After serving in the Navy for several years, I have found truck driving incredibly easy compared to the crap that I had to learn and operate onboard those highly sophisticated submarines. The most difficult thing for me to overcome was my nervousness and my attitude. No, I don't know everything, but I do catch on and learn things very quickly. Didn't mean to step on anyone's bad ego that most drivers tend to develop after 10 years behind the wheel. So, no more wasting my time. There's a whoooole different thread on this site where egotistic "experienced" drivers that look down upon those with little experience congregate. Maybe you should pop in every now and then and give those guys a grumpy "hello".

Goodbye!